Day1 Arrival at Zvartnotz International Airport. Our tourist guide will welcome you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel/apartment in Yerevan. Rest.
YEREVAN CITY TOUR - Drive through the central streets of Yerevan, Republic Square, Opera House, Cascade Monument and stairs, "Mother Armenia" Monument with a fantastic view of Yerevan, Victory Bridge, Hrazdan Stadium, Sports and Concerts Center, Presidential Palace, National Assembly Building, Academy of Sciences, Tsitsernakaberd-Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day2 Tour to Garni Pagan Temple and Geghard Monastery. The Pagan Temple of Garni is the only non-Christian temple currently standing in Armenia. Gracing the hillside the pagan temple was dedicated to the God of Sun, Mithra. It was built in 77A.D. by the Armenian King Trdat I. The architectural complex of Garni was Armenia's foremost center of Hellenistic culture and the summer residence of Armenian kings. Driving for 9 more kilometers from Garni, you'll reach the Monastery ofGeghard,which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Geghard is an incredible ancient Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. Though the monastery has been around since before the 4th century, the main cathedral was built in 1215.It is said that the holy lance that pierced the body of Christ was kept here. The architectural forms and the decoration of Geghard's rock premises show that Armenian builders could not only create superb works of architecture out of stone, but also hew them in solid rock. Overnight in Yerevan. Day 3 Leave for Lake Sevan, the largest lake in Armenia and one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, situated at 1900m above sea level. A famous writer has poetically characterized Sevan, "A genuine piece of sky, dropped down on earth among mountains". Visiting the Monastery of Sevanavank (9th century) which is located on Sevan peninsula. Visit the town of Tsaghkadzor (“Valley of flowers” in Armenian), known for being a ski resort, with forests and an ancient monastery named Kecharis (11-13th cc.). In the summer, people go there to get away from the city life of Yerevan, and the heat, for the fresh air in the mountains. In the winter, the town is completely overtaken by skiers and people who just want to relax and enjoy the snow and scenery. The modern rope-way will take you to the top of Teghenis Mountain,where the greens of land and the blue of the sky get in fusion.Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4 Transfer to Airport. Departure. *Itinerary is subject to change at any time upon your request.
Price per person based on double occupancy withaccommodation 4* Ararat Hotel
4–8 PAX
9–12 PAX
13–20 PAX
€ 325
€ 275
€ 255
SINGLE supplement: additional €150
The price includes: Greet and meet at the airport Accommodation in a 4* cozy hotel in Yerevan(other hotels are available upon request)
Full transportation and transfers in Armenia according to itinerary
Professional tourist guide service (English and Russian speaking)
Entrance fee to all sightseeing destinations Breakfast at the hotel
The price excludes: Airplane tickets
Visa
Lunch and dinner
Travel Insurance